The Moon Phase on April 17, 1994
On April 17, 1994, the moon was in the Waning Gibbous phase.
Understanding Moon Phases
The moon's phases are caused by the changing angles of the sun's light reflecting off the moon as it orbits Earth. As the moon travels around the Earth, we see different amounts of the illuminated side.
- Waning Gibbous: During this phase, the moon appears more than half illuminated but is decreasing in size. The illuminated portion is on the right side as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
Other Details
While we know the moon phase on that date, we need more information to determine:
- The exact time of the phase: The moon phase changes throughout the day.
- The moon's position in the sky: To know where the moon was in the sky at a specific time, we would need additional information like the location on Earth.
To learn more about the moon phases and their cycles, you can explore resources like:
- Online Moon Phase Calculators: These websites allow you to input a date and location to determine the moon phase at that time.
- Astronomy Books and Websites: There are many resources available online and in libraries that explain the moon's phases and other celestial phenomena.
